Nspa // Beauty Rituals // Bathing Rituals

Monday, 19 August 2013

As familiar to NSpa as I am, I'm still yet to truly branch out into their vast affordable range of products. I've always stuck to their shower gels and bath syrups when the miniature gift sets pop up. Recently they kindly sent over a bloggers selection consisting of some of their most loved products in travel size, all wrapped up inside an NSpa toiletry bag.

First up we have the NSpa Beauty Rituals routine, created by the experts of Niravana spa this four step routine isn't limited to four singular products, there's various alternatives for each and every step. To start off my latest skincare routine we have their Melting Cleansing Gel. Just like the tube states this thick luxurious gel transforms into the creamiest of cleansing milks, removing all traces of makeup and daily impurities. I apply to a dry face before working in circular motions, followed by wetting my hands with warm water to emulsify into a cleansing milk before I THEN use my trusty Washi face cloth. To follow on from step one, we then have the Hot Cloth Cleanser. This is the one product that never seems to be stocked in my local Asda. Having tried most of the disappointing hot cloth cleansers in drugstores I couldn't wait. I'm over the moon to report this hot cloth cleanser is honestly the best I've ever tried. Drugstore hot cloth cleansers seem to like to sit on my skin without benefiting me in any way. Again using a Washi cloth once I've massaged a generous amount around my face I polish off, rinsing my cloth every now and again. You wouldn't need to use this product both morning and night due to how effective step one is but paired together they really do work their spa-esq magic. Containing cocoa butter and Neroli oil as above this rich white cream is most suited to dry, though there's no oily residue for those that do suffer with excess oil. Neroli oil is a godsends regarding skincare reaping with benefits for; stretch marks, scarring (pesky blemishes), rejuvenating skin and cell growth - you really do have your own at home NSpa. The last product - Illuminating Beauty Serum really makes all the difference as do most serums. I've enjoyed adding them into my routines this past summer, but it's this particular one that really stands out. Containing a golden shimmer in it's thicker than your average serum you stray away from looking like a disco ball and instead greeted by the healthiest illuminous glow we all could do after lacking sleep. Whether you use it before your moisturising or over your makeup it'd be great to carry in your handbag for on the go touch ups at £7 for 50ml.

I've followed this particular three step routine for my showers for just over a week now, carrying my little blue bag of NSpa goodness in with me. First we start off with their Moisturising Shower and Body Wash, a pale pink/orange creamy wash that lathers up extremely well on a shower poof. All three products carry the same, clean and the given 'spa' fragrance. I did have visions of them being too floral since containing jasmine but I've been proved wrong, I can't get enough of them, nor can Harry - he seems to lick me more than my regular S&G combinations. I follow through with Step 2, this body polish surprised me too. I expected a sticky formula, but instead a smooth, luxurious gel full with exfoliating particles that gently exfoliate my dry skin and small bumps on the tops of my arms with daily use before creating a rich lather. Out of the two I'll repurchase the full size body polish, since I've always got plenty of shower gels waiting around to be used. To finish my little NSpa routine I'll apply a generous amount of body lotion morning and night, moisturising is the bane of my life especially in winter but I've enjoyed using this simply because of how light it is to massage in, thick white creams aren't for me. I'm far too impatient.

If you haven't ventured into NSpa's world of many pampering products I'd highly recommend popping a few into the trolley while you do your weekly food shop, most of the time they're on offer. The beauty rituals really have blown me away and I can't wait to fill up a basket with my next stash to try, fingers crossed they'll have some stock waiting. If you've tried any of the products I'd love to know your thoughts.Disclaimer: press sample, for review consideration only, no payment received. see disclaimer page for more.

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